You are finally ready to try organic horticulture. This is the perfect time. To follow is plenty of useful advice to get your organic garden underway.

Flower Garden

TIP! Plant bulbs if you want spring and summer flowers. Bulbs will grow every year and are easier to take care of than seeds.

Plant a variety of flowers to keep your flower garden colorful and interesting. Annuals and biennials can add excitement and interest to your flower garden every season. The annuals and biennials are usually fast growing because they only last one season, and this will let you change the garden every season for a nice change of pace. They can be used to fill in gaps in your garden between the perennials or shrubs so your garden looks fuller. There are many flowers you can plant in these gaps. Try marigolds, petunias or sunflowers for a brighter garden.

TIP! If your soil has high alkaline amounts, mix some coffee grounds into it. Used coffee grounds will add acidity, helping to optimize the soil’s pH.

For flowers throughout the spring and the summer, be sure to plant some bulbs. Most bulbs are extremely hearty and grow easily. They also come back year after year. Choose from the variety of bulbs that bloom at various times of the growing season for a garden of color all spring and summer long.

TIP! As the weather turns colder, it is important to prepare your sensitive shrubs for the change. If you’ve got tender shrubs which are potted, you need to protect them from cold weather.

When mowing your lawn, be careful not to cut the grass too far down. By leaving your grass a little taller, you are allowing it to become stronger, as the roots grow stronger and deeper. When you cut the grass too short, the roots are often not deep enough, which causes your lawn to have dry patches of brown, discolored grass.

TIP! An excellent garden shouldn’t begin from plants. They should begin from seeds.

If you want an organic way to weed your garden, try “boiling” them. A pot of very hot water is one of the most effective ways you can get rid of the weeds in your garden. Pour boiling water on any weeds, but be careful not to spill it on plants you want to keep. Boiling water damages the weed roots and will inhibit future growth.

TIP! A wheelbarrow and kneeling bench or stool are smart investments for your garden. Gardening can be very tough on your knees, so a kneeling stool that is ergonomic and lightweight can make things much more comfortable and enjoyable.

At this point, you should feel more confident about your gardening skills. Even veteran organic gardeners might have learned a thing or two. Hopefully, the suggestions provided in this article will help you learn how ensure that your organic garden is a vigorous and vibrant one.